Not on their own accord - but hopefully Jesse filing his suit today helps create some movement!
DV 2022 OC Selectees
- Thread starter Melb2021
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090521@0411
Active Member
remember east coast AU is about 15 hours ahead of east coast U.S., so its still 31 January (Jessie time), and therefore the law suit has not been filed yet
Obviously only your lawyer can advise, but I wonder if an AU plaintiff should bring the SYD Consulate issue to the attention of the AU media?, and how AU selectees have resorted to paying 6K+ AUD in legal fees for relief they should have been afforded by the DOS for FREE
I bet the AU media would run a story
090521@0411
Active Member
Take a look at the comments on their own Facebook page, many of which are from U.S. citizens, and the backlogs, then ask yourself if they would delay their own citizens for even longer so non U.S. citizens can be processed
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2022OC5XX
DS 260 submitted November 2021
No documents requested or submitted
Ready to be scheduled for interview December 2021
Current as of January 2022
090521@0411
Active Member
Congratulations
can you tell us what questions they asked you at your interview and how long the interview lasted?
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2022OC5XX
DS 260 submitted November 2021
No documents requested or submitted
Ready to be scheduled for interview December 2021
Current as of January 2022
090521@0411
Active Member
if I recall correctly, DOS put a video on YouTube showing off their "new" London Embassy.
I wonder what/if any alternative processing arrangements for DV cases DOS arranged whilst the "old" London Embassy was closed due to the move to the "new" London Embassy?
Did DOS allow DV processing elsewhere in the U.K.? or were DV selectees permitted by the DOS to transfer their cases outside of the U.K.?
....cough cough Jessie, cough FOIA cough
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2022OC5XX
DS 260 submitted November 2021
No documents requested or submitted
Ready to be scheduled for interview December 2021
Current as of January 2022
Unlikely or they would have done it months ago. Only thing that will change this is the law suits, and there's a chance they only do it for the plaintiffs and not everyone.
This post from a FB page I’m in (NIV), shows Sydney clearly not planning on opening soon-
I had a consulate appointment March 17th in Sydney. Apparently they're moving locations and it's taking longer than expected due to COVID so they've cancelled my appointment and asked that i reschedule to Melbourne or Perth
I had a consulate appointment March 17th in Sydney. Apparently they're moving locations and it's taking longer than expected due to COVID so they've cancelled my appointment and asked that i reschedule to Melbourne or Perth
travellingrolo
Member
Got my 2NL on 28 January for a Feb 18 interview... my case number is 2022OC11XX and I'm based in London. I'm planning on rescheduling for April/May with the consulate as my case no won't be current until at least then. Just thought I'd add to the data we already have about Jan 2NLs. I've updated the trackers too.
I have a theory that because sydney is closed, they might be scheduling as many OC interviews as possible outside that consulate so they aren't too too behind in numbers for their internal reporting or whatever? idk, nothing to back that up, just a thought.
I have a theory that because sydney is closed, they might be scheduling as many OC interviews as possible outside that consulate so they aren't too too behind in numbers for their internal reporting or whatever? idk, nothing to back that up, just a thought.
Britsimon
Super Moderator
Don't reschedule. You don't know what will happen later (new lockdowns for example) so you should take your chance of an interview when you can. Depending on what happens in various lawsuits there could be a higher demand for interviews in April/May, which will also make it hard to get medical appointments.
The validity of the visa is based on the date of the medical (plus 6 months) so if you do your medical before the interview you will be "losing" a little time while you wait to become current, but if you have had your interview and medical they will be able to issue your visa as soon as you become current. If the time lost on visa validity was a concern you could either repeat the medical later OR even attend the Feb 18 appointment without having done the medical, although again, I don't recommend that.
And no, your theory is not correct. They f'd up sending some 2NLs in late Dec/early Jan just after they moved some staffing around in KCC. There was no "sensible intention" about it - just incompetence.
Aussiebrit
Member
Our status has now changed to issued!
Interview went really well! I was born in UK but husband born in Australia, I won the dv lottery with chargeability via him.
They thoroughly checked our documents - interestingly enough they were only interested in my highest level of education, which was my degree certificate not high school - they also did not ask for husbands proof of education which I thought they would due to chargeability.
All interview questions were directed at myself (the winner) and not my husband.
They asked when I graduated University, what I have been working as since graduation, what I plan to do for work once in the US and where we plan to live. We actually already live in the US - have been on working visa's for the last 5.5 years. The officer then wanted to take a copy of my last working visa (which recently expired) so they didn't. My last visa renewal was via UCIS so I do not have the stamp in my passport.
The officer asked if we had any questions and said that the visa would take 5-10 days to receive.
I did ask if I could change my address on where the GC was sent but the officer said that would need to be done via UCIS, their job was just to get us to the States. I would say we were in and out of the embassy in about an hour, but the actual interview maybe 5 minutes. The embassy in London is beautiful and they seem to have it working like clockwork. I would recommend anyone to get their visa processed here if that is an option.
I am relieved we chose London over Sydney given the current situation. AOS was also an option for us but we also wanted to combine the trip back to see family here in the UK.
Interview went really well! I was born in UK but husband born in Australia, I won the dv lottery with chargeability via him.
They thoroughly checked our documents - interestingly enough they were only interested in my highest level of education, which was my degree certificate not high school - they also did not ask for husbands proof of education which I thought they would due to chargeability.
All interview questions were directed at myself (the winner) and not my husband.
They asked when I graduated University, what I have been working as since graduation, what I plan to do for work once in the US and where we plan to live. We actually already live in the US - have been on working visa's for the last 5.5 years. The officer then wanted to take a copy of my last working visa (which recently expired) so they didn't. My last visa renewal was via UCIS so I do not have the stamp in my passport.
The officer asked if we had any questions and said that the visa would take 5-10 days to receive.
I did ask if I could change my address on where the GC was sent but the officer said that would need to be done via UCIS, their job was just to get us to the States. I would say we were in and out of the embassy in about an hour, but the actual interview maybe 5 minutes. The embassy in London is beautiful and they seem to have it working like clockwork. I would recommend anyone to get their visa processed here if that is an option.
I am relieved we chose London over Sydney given the current situation. AOS was also an option for us but we also wanted to combine the trip back to see family here in the UK.
Congratulations! Wish you and your husband all the best in the States!
Hey all!
Just wondering if anyone can shed light/give advice on the public charge aspect of the DV interview.. I’m not scheduled yet but putting all of my docs together etc so I’m not running like crazy when it happens. How do you go about proving you’re not a public charge and is this a common part of the interview?
Thanks in advance.
Just wondering if anyone can shed light/give advice on the public charge aspect of the DV interview.. I’m not scheduled yet but putting all of my docs together etc so I’m not running like crazy when it happens. How do you go about proving you’re not a public charge and is this a common part of the interview?
Thanks in advance.
While Sydney apparently never check, I am planning on bringing 12 months of statements for my savings/investment accounts... Whatever you bring to show I think it is best to have a timeline of the account to show saving history (otherwise could take on debt for one lump sum figure).
I dont think anyone has, if you go back a page or 2 I think someone linked a post to someone that did last year (or the year before). But no one has this year that's posted on here. And as far as Im aware the Auckland embassy isn't open either, so your only real option is probably the London one.
090521@0411
Active Member
I would strongly recommend any AU plaintiff who ever gets an interview plan very well to prove you are not a public charge, after all, your a NAMED plaintiff, meaning DOS know you likely paid 6K+ AUD in legal fees to get to your interview, and therefore, it would be reasonable for DOS to suspect your funds "may" be 6K+ AUD less than what they were before you became a plaintiff
Never assume you won't be asked to prove your financial status at a particular consulate just because that consulate allegedly never asks
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2022OC5XX
DS 260 submitted November 2021
No documents requested or submitted
Ready to be scheduled for interview December 2021
Current as of January 2022
Hi all,
Is anyone able to give me advice on my situation please. I am OC2XX, I received 2NL on 23 DEC 21 notifying that my interview was scheduled in Auckland, NZ for 09 FEB 22. I emailed at the time to explain that I was not in NZ and have been trying to get back to NZ for the last year but have not been fortunate enough to win the MIQ lottery, and requested assistance in a case transfer or to have the interview rescheduled. I have been emailing many US embassies to try and have my case transferred both before and after receiving my interview date, and have not been successful. Two weeks out from my interview I informed them I would not be able to make the current interview date and was not able to successfully find an embassy to accept a case transfer or to get a space in MIQ to attend in NZ, and requested to have it rescheduled to late March if possible. I received a reply that was a "copy paste" template relaying the fact that DV is a "first in first served" visa and therefore may not be successful if I delayed, however they did not confirm if I would be able to reschedule or give me a date. As soon as the NZ border opening was announced I put flights on hold and emailed again asking if it would be possible to have my interview re-scheduled to March/April.
As of yet I have not had a reply and my interview date is still scheduled for 09 FEB 22. I am worried that should the interview date pass without my attendance will I then be ineligible for interview? Will the fact that I have been trying to reschedule and the Consulate has not replied or actioned my requests be taken into consideration? AM I even going through the correct process for rescheduling by contacting the consulate direct or is there any other way to reschedule?
Any help or advice will be much appreciated by this currently very stressed out and emotionally exhausted Kiwi. And I would hope that at least my slot of 09 FEB 22 can go to someone else if possible as my heart goes out to everyone else going through this process right now and all the uncertainties.
2022OC2XX
Post - Auckland
10 June 21 - DS 260 Submitted
26 Aug 21 - Documents sent to KCC (Unrequested)
23 Dec 21 - Received 2NL
09 Feb 22 - Scheduled Interview Date
Is anyone able to give me advice on my situation please. I am OC2XX, I received 2NL on 23 DEC 21 notifying that my interview was scheduled in Auckland, NZ for 09 FEB 22. I emailed at the time to explain that I was not in NZ and have been trying to get back to NZ for the last year but have not been fortunate enough to win the MIQ lottery, and requested assistance in a case transfer or to have the interview rescheduled. I have been emailing many US embassies to try and have my case transferred both before and after receiving my interview date, and have not been successful. Two weeks out from my interview I informed them I would not be able to make the current interview date and was not able to successfully find an embassy to accept a case transfer or to get a space in MIQ to attend in NZ, and requested to have it rescheduled to late March if possible. I received a reply that was a "copy paste" template relaying the fact that DV is a "first in first served" visa and therefore may not be successful if I delayed, however they did not confirm if I would be able to reschedule or give me a date. As soon as the NZ border opening was announced I put flights on hold and emailed again asking if it would be possible to have my interview re-scheduled to March/April.
As of yet I have not had a reply and my interview date is still scheduled for 09 FEB 22. I am worried that should the interview date pass without my attendance will I then be ineligible for interview? Will the fact that I have been trying to reschedule and the Consulate has not replied or actioned my requests be taken into consideration? AM I even going through the correct process for rescheduling by contacting the consulate direct or is there any other way to reschedule?
Any help or advice will be much appreciated by this currently very stressed out and emotionally exhausted Kiwi. And I would hope that at least my slot of 09 FEB 22 can go to someone else if possible as my heart goes out to everyone else going through this process right now and all the uncertainties.
2022OC2XX
Post - Auckland
10 June 21 - DS 260 Submitted
26 Aug 21 - Documents sent to KCC (Unrequested)
23 Dec 21 - Received 2NL
09 Feb 22 - Scheduled Interview Date
Epic! Good luck and keep us up to date!